Origin
Lexington, OK
Late night in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, OK
Daniel Cavarra
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lexington to Midwest City, you are in for a straightforward 41.3-mile trip across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $6 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for a quick transit between these two locations. You will navigate primarily via the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, the Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and the Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway. Because the entire journey stays within the state of Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is best suited for those who prefer a direct, no-fuss commute rather than a multi-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Green Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on South Main Street
58 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 39
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto OK 74
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Green Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 35
13 mi
·
14 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
17
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Lexington, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 35; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
36.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Late night in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highway travel only accounts for about 3 percent of the total distance, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.7-mile segment on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress through the route, the road conditions shift frequently, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. Navigating this path feels less like a high-speed transit and more like a deliberate, hands-on trek through the local landscape.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 41.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles (I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,285 ft
1,034 ft
Total Climb
462 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
1,285 ft
~31 mi in
Elevation Range
252 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lexington, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Del City.
Fort Smith
35.4 mi in
|
~42m
|
via I 35; US 62
Del City
39.1 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Midwest City, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles (I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midwest City, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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